POSITION SUMMARY: The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of Surgical Oncology patients, (including biological, social and psychological assessments). The APP develops a comprehensive plan for the patient, and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, peri-operative services (which may include, but is not limited to first assisting in the Operative Suite), and coordinates follow-up care/discharge planning (as applicable), and patient care in the ambulatory setting. The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students.

PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROFESSIONAL LICENSING OR CERTIFICATION AUTHORITY AND/OR HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES, WHERE APPLICABLE. SUCH SERVICE MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

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Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master s Degree in Nursing

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National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers

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Licensure; or eligibility for licensure, as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.

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CNOR certification or eligibility for CNOR certification (consideration of CNOR eligible candidates at the discretion of department)

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

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Manages comprehensive and individualized care for Surgical Oncology patients and their families in the ambulatory setting, and inpatient hospitalization (as applicable).

Completes comprehensive assessments of Surgical Oncology patients (both new and established). Establishes action plan/follow-up, and or further diagnostic studies in collaboration with Surgical Oncology faculty

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With the collaboration of Surgical Oncology faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate.

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Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.

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Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients.

Evaluates Surgical Oncology patients and serves as a coordinator for follow up procedures and tests (as applicable).

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Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable).

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Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation and management of the individual needs of patients/families.

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Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner.

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Bases decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings.

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Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families and the community.

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Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences, priorities and readiness to learn.

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Updates own knowledge base throughout the year.

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Completes all identified clinical competencies.

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Serves as a resource person for staff caring for the Surgical Oncology patient.

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Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise.

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Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of expertise.

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Documents the plan of care, interventions and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit in the patient s medical record following approved hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation.

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Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome based improvements in care.

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Provides leadership in the development and implantation of changes in the Surgical Oncology practice that positively impact patient outcomes.

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Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support.

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Participates and initiates inter-disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education. Serves as a professional role model.

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Promotes and practices innovation of the expanded role in the delivery of care to surgical oncology patients and families throughout the inpatient hospitalization, and the ambulatory setting.

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Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces.

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Documents hours and submits billing reports, as appropriate.

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Reviews and interprets Surgical Oncology data from sources such as patient registries, clinical and financial reports, length of stay,

Overview

University Health Associates (UHA) is the business name for the West Virginia University Medical Corporation and the West Virginia University Dental Corporation. Each is a private, not-for-profit corporation composed of faculty members of the WVU School of Medicine and School of Dentistry. The mission of each group is to support West Virginia University’s Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and to improve the lives of our patients, physicians, dentists, students, and employees by maintaining an efficient, effective, and friendly academic and clinical practice environment. The WVU Medical Corporation is West Virginia’s largest multi-specialty physician practice. Its Morgantown operations are operated jointly with WVU Hospitals; together, the two organizations are known as WVU Medicine. UHA also operates faculty clinics around the state and provides support to faculty members who practice in a number of West Virginia hospitals.UHA has contributed a substantial portion of the cost of education for thousands of medical and dental students, allowed WVU to recruit and retain highly qualified faculty members, and financed the construction of many facilities that serve patients and students, including the Physician Office Center. UHA also provides millions of dollars in care each year to West Virginians who could not otherwise afford medical treatment.